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Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-12-2022, 05:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,329
Posted By Dmarcian
Opinions of a 2022 Minnie Winnie 31K?

Thinking of buying one of these. Wondering how owners feel about them - what problems have you encountered? How is the ride, any suspension upgrades recommended? Any water leaks? How is the E450...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-30-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,747
Posted By Dmarcian
The biggest problem is the dealers have no clue...

The biggest problem is the dealers have no clue what they are doing. I had constant problems with my door. Wouldn’t latch properly, would rattle ajar while driving, and made constant noise. Took...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-29-2021, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By Dmarcian
Flat tire question 2021 View

2021 VJ. Went to Forest City to Winnebago factory service. Got everything fixed in two days. Service advisor Ron, great guy. Got home and the next morning my outer rear passenger tire was flat. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-15-2021, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,001
Posted By Dmarcian
2020 View J. It was in the title line. Chassis...

2020 View J. It was in the title line. Chassis electric fine. Trying to find the Xantrex fuse. I have power to the inverter but no 12 volt power to lights, fridge etc. batteries fully charged. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-15-2021, 05:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,001
Posted By Dmarcian
Total 12v electrical failure- 2020 View 24J

No 12 volt system at all. Happened when I tried to start the generator. I heard a pop and then everything shut down. Xantrex controller 601 fault - battery disconnect. All fuses seem ok but I don’t...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-09-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,383
Posted By Dmarcian
Having my base plate installed at Hitch King in...

Having my base plate installed at Hitch King in Floral Park, NY. Shout out to them, they are doing a good job and are very helpful.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-04-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,383
Posted By Dmarcian
Thanks Creativepart. Called them and made an...

Thanks Creativepart. Called them and made an appointment. Seems like a small shop. Not a lot of experience with base plates. But I will give them a shot.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-02-2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,383
Posted By Dmarcian
Thanks, they are tough to find around here.

Thanks, they are tough to find around here.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-02-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,383
Posted By Dmarcian
Towing a Toad

I recently purchased a Toad vehicle (2021 Ford Escape Hybrid) to tow behind my 2020VJ. I have all of the necessary equipment, including E brakes. I need to have the Blue Ox base plate installed on...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-02-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,993
Posted By Dmarcian
I put the Sumos on front and rear. To me they...

I put the Sumos on front and rear. To me they make a huge difference with sway, especially in cross winds. These rigs max out the payload capacity of the chassis, and if you are not careful, even...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-27-2021, 05:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 701
Posted By Dmarcian
Ugh - thanks.

Ugh - thanks.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-26-2021, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 701
Posted By Dmarcian
Awning problem

20 VJ - Stopped for the night two days ago and put the awning out. Had a little light rain over nite, very little. Tried to close the awning and it stopped going in when it had six inches to go. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-20-2021, 07:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,737
Posted By Dmarcian
Thanks, I will try to figure out why the chassis...

Thanks, I will try to figure out why the chassis motor isn’t charging the batteries this week.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-19-2021, 09:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,737
Posted By Dmarcian
Thanks Creativepart. I can state for a fact that...

Thanks Creativepart. I can state for a fact that I must turn on my inverter to charge my batteries from shore power. I think the same is true for charging from the Mercedes motor running.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-19-2021, 07:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,737
Posted By Dmarcian
Update - 5 days into my trip. On the few times...

Update - 5 days into my trip. On the few times we have been not hooked up over nite the batteries were drawn down by about 25percent with only the fridge running and the inverter turned off. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-09-2021, 08:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,737
Posted By Dmarcian
Good info. Thanks Ontario Don.

Good info. Thanks Ontario Don.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-09-2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,737
Posted By Dmarcian
Agreed. I just want to be able to leave for long...

Agreed. I just want to be able to leave for long stretches. I want to minimize the load as much as possible because the fridge is such an energy hog. Turing off the inverter might not make much of...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-09-2021, 07:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,737
Posted By Dmarcian
Thanks David. Lithium’s. Pretty sure my fridge...

Thanks David. Lithium’s. Pretty sure my fridge runs with the inverter off. Just want to reduce battery draw as much as possible. So if my solar, 200 watts, charges the batteries when the inverter...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-09-2021, 02:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,737
Posted By Dmarcian
Simple electrical question

2020 VJ - I will be leaving on a trip next week and will spend some time off grid. Can I run the compressor fridge with the inverter turned off? Will my solar panels charge the batteries with my...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-06-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,730
Posted By Dmarcian
Thanks for the reply. Equinox seems great but if...

Thanks for the reply. Equinox seems great but if I want one with a hitch I have to go used. They no longer offer one on the 2021’s.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-06-2021, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 598
Posted By Dmarcian
Thanks. The only problem with the 2021 Equinox is...

Thanks. The only problem with the 2021 Equinox is the lack of a hitch option. I need to carry bicycles and not sure how to do that without a hitch option.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-05-2021, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 598
Posted By Dmarcian
Helps a lot. Thanks. Do you use auxiliary...

Helps a lot. Thanks. Do you use auxiliary braking?
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-04-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 598
Posted By Dmarcian
Did you ever figure this out? I am thinking...

Did you ever figure this out? I am thinking about buying a 2021 Equinox as a toad. Have you towed yours? Any advice or impressions?
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-04-2021, 06:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,730
Posted By Dmarcian
Toad question - Chevrolet Equinox?

Anyone use a Chevrolet Equinox as a Toad? The manual says it is flat towable at speeds up to 65 mph? Anyone with experience pulling an Equinox? Thanks.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-02-2021, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 644
Posted By Dmarcian
La Mesa says no other option. But I am going to...

La Mesa says no other option. But I am going to start working on it anyway.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-02-2021, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 644
Posted By Dmarcian
Yep. Some of that going on for sure. But this...

Yep. Some of that going on for sure. But this has more to do with a lousy Chinese supplier and a disregard for hung up owners.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-02-2021, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 644
Posted By Dmarcian
2020VJ air conditioner problems

Yep, dead air conditioner due to bad compressor. Have heard this is not an unusual problem. Coleman 4500 series, died last September. Told by La Mesa RV that there is a huge backlog. Confirmed it...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-27-2021, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 977
Posted By Dmarcian
Towing a Jeep

Does anyone tow a 2019 or later Jeep Rubicon Unlimited with a View or Navion? I know the Jeep weighs a lot but I think it is less than 5,000 lbs. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-12-2020, 07:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 986
Posted By Dmarcian
I recently moved and have been very busy since...

I recently moved and have been very busy since putting the V in storage. When I first noticed the battery drain issue I spoke with a tech at Lithionics and went through the entire over charging...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-11-2020, 10:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 986
Posted By Dmarcian
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Winterbagoal - frequently over the summer during 13000 miles of driving I got 000401 codes on the Bluetooth indicating cell and battery overcharging. I spoke with...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-11-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 986
Posted By Dmarcian
20VJ lithium battery issue

I have had some problems with my Lithium batteries overcharging. A mobile tech came out and made some changes to the controller but I am not sure exactly what he did. I put my rig in storage 3 weeks...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-28-2020, 10:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,461
Posted By Dmarcian
From my experience the wind sway problem is...

From my experience the wind sway problem is related to weight and most importantly, balance. I travel heavy and can tell immediately if my weight balance is off. We move things around in the coach...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-28-2020, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,592
Posted By Dmarcian
That new side entry door is a disaster. And...

That new side entry door is a disaster. And Winnebago really touted it as a great new feature. Ours rattles loose to the point that we bungee cord it to the grab handle to ensure that it doesn’t...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-05-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 18,789
Posted By Dmarcian
Buckeye you have to go to menu on your remote. ...

Buckeye you have to go to menu on your remote. Doing this from memory but I think the top menu item is a setting for cable or over air. Make sure it is set at cable and that your antenna booster is...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-05-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 363
Posted By Dmarcian
2020 VJ - 2 problems

Traveling for the summer coast to coast and 2 problems have emerged. First, my lithium batteries signal a 401 code which means a cell over-voltage and a high voltage state. It only happens after a...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-15-2020, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 661
Posted By Dmarcian
Lithium battery issue

On the road and plugged in to shore power. Been doing this for 3 weeks straight, moving around to various camp sites. Tonight plugged in and and turned on the a/c, everything ok. Checked my...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-12-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 509
Posted By Dmarcian
20VJ plumbing leak

Been camping for 3 weeks with no issues. All of a sudden I have a leak when on city water, and yes I use a water regulator. The leak started small from under the panel just behind the water system...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-21-2020, 07:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,191
Posted By Dmarcian
All good info. I will check the settings. No...

All good info. I will check the settings. No way I have ever pumped 80 amps into my batteries. Do the operating temperature limits apply to the battery temp or the BMS temp?
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-20-2020, 03:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,191
Posted By Dmarcian
Some more experience with my Lithium batteries. ...

Some more experience with my Lithium batteries. Am currently in Tuscon with 100 degree weather, 90 degrees at night. The refrigerator likely runs all day but my 200 watts of solar can mostly keep...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-18-2020, 05:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,191
Posted By Dmarcian
So I am horrible when it comes to electronic...

So I am horrible when it comes to electronic issues but I did turn of each of my batteries, one by one. I never lost power to 12 volt lights or refrigerator and I did identify the battery that was...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-17-2020, 10:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,191
Posted By Dmarcian
Thanks but I have held my phone right next to the...

Thanks but I have held my phone right next to the batteries. I have rebooted my phone several times recently. Not sure how to clear the cache. Maybe delete the ap and redownload it?
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-17-2020, 06:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,191
Posted By Dmarcian
Xantrex Lithium Batteries - 20VJ

Anyone have any idea why my Xantrex Bluetooth ap only finds one of my batteries? They both have normal blue blinking lights and seem to be working. A few weeks ago the ap was able to find both of...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-06-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 494
Posted By Dmarcian
20VJ Lithium Batteries

I use the Xantrex ap regularly to check my batteries. Today it could only find one of them. Coach is stored plugged into shore power with ac set to 79. It has always found both batteries- it has...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-05-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By Dmarcian
Sorry, should have mentioned I have diesel...

Sorry, should have mentioned I have diesel generator. And I agree my generator should have been able to handle both.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-05-2020, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By Dmarcian
20VJ electric question

My wife and I will soon be traveling from South Florida to San Diego through the Southwest. It will be a three week trip and we expect a lot of hot weather. We normally grill out but realize with...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-02-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By Dmarcian
Wow, sounds like a pain. Hopefully our problem is...

Wow, sounds like a pain. Hopefully our problem is handled by using the key to open the side entry door as Crah suggested. I have noticed that the chassis only recognizes a key if he fob is used to...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-02-2020, 05:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By Dmarcian
Interesting. I will try it. I have heard of...

Interesting. I will try it. I have heard of quite a few others with the same problem.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-01-2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By Dmarcian
20VJ side entry door.

Hearing of lots of problems with the new and “improved” side entry doors. Mine makes a sound every 10 minutes or so like the locking mechanism is being engaged but it does not actually lock the...
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-19-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By Dmarcian
Be curious to hear about the check engine light. ...

Be curious to hear about the check engine light. Have you checked DEF fluid level?
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-19-2020, 01:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,679
Posted By Dmarcian
We all deal with salespeople of various sorts for...

We all deal with salespeople of various sorts for a variety of products. In my experience RV salespeople will lie The most about anything at anytime. If you catch them at it they just laugh. ...
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